Holy Guacamole: The Haute 5 Mexican Restaurants in L.A.

Mexico Restaurante y Barra


When someone carries a passion for everything great about our south of the border neighbors, it cannot be kept a secret for long. And though Larry Nicola has been at it for a while, Mexico Restaurante y Barra continues to receive positive ink. Similarly to Spanish Kitchen, this Mexican restaurant in the heart of West Hollywood proudly proclaims a love for everything kitchy about sobreros, strings of lights, and piñatas, all displayed in Technicolor glory. Chunky guac, not pudding-style, made our hearts pound, as did the duck, the red snapper, and naturally, the margaritas on the rocks, with salt please.

Mexico Restaurante y Barra is located at 8512 Santa Monica Blvd.; 310.289.0088